Governor Steve Sisolak has signed a bill into law that removes barriers to voting on Native American reservations and colonies.
Voter Access articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section of DC focuses on voter access: a vitally important aspect of democracy concerned with ease of voting and the various barriers in the way. Voter ID, Compulsory Voting and Felon Voting are just some of the hot button issues highlighted here. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
100 Groups Call On Candidates To Make Democracy 1st Priority
Democracy 21 joins others to send a letter to prospective 2020 presidential candidates emphasizing importance of prioritizing democracy reforms if elected.
Connecticut Reformers Pivot Towards Automatic Registration Push
A years-long quest to expand voting fell short again. The next morning, Cheri Quickmire focused on another way to get more people to the polls .
US Can Benefit From Australia’s Compulsory Voting System
In Australia in 2016, about 87 percent of voting-age people participated in the nation’s federal election, or 91 percent of enrolled voters.
How Voter Access Laws and Passion Brought People to the Polls
Marijuana revved up voter interest last year, new election policies made it easier for people to cast ballots, leading to nation’s biggest jump in midterm.
Florida Election Woes Under Federal Microscope
On Monday, a U.S. House subcommittee on elections held a hearing in Ft. Lauderdale on voting rights and election administration.
National Urban League Focusing on Minority Voting in 2020
Voter suppression and Russian interference are some of the greatest barriers to minority voting in 2020, the National Urban League said.
Friends Driving To Vote Together May Become Illegal In Texas
Texas Republican State Senator Bryan Hughes’ bill on “election integrity” is a clear attack on voting rights, get out the vote efforts.
Same-Day Registration: A Simple Solution To Protect Voter Rights
New Census data suggests an estimated 3.6 million voters did not cast a ballot in the 2018 midterm election because of problems with voter registration.
Governor To Sign Bill Expanding Colorado Automatic Voter Registration
Colorado lawmakers sent a bill to expand state’s automatic voter registration system to governor’s desk, few hours remaining in 2019 legislative session.